2019
Grassroots movement to address climate crisis
7 juin 2019
In January of 2019, the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) reported that climate change is linked to depression, anxiety and stress disorders in Canada.
Des experts en santé publique recommandent un registre national d'immunisation
3 juin 2019
Au bout du compte, il faudrait que le gouvernement fédéral supervise le programme. "Ottawa n’a pas un dossier reluisant quand il est question de registres nationaux", affirme le directeur général de l’Association canadienne de santé publique (ACSP), Ian Culbert.
Mais il croit quand même que l’établissement d’un registre national doit être une priorité. "Il faut avancer prudemment et s’assurer d’investir de la façon la plus sensée possible."
Santé Canada s’inspire d’ailleurs du travail du Réseau pancanadien de santé publique qui permet le partage d’informations pour les…
How measles outbreak spurred renewed interest in national vaccine registry
3 juin 2019
"The federal government does not necessarily have a stellar track record when it comes to innovation and national registries," said Ian Culbert, the executive director of the Canadian Public Health Association.
Even so, he said the CPHA wants to see the development of a registry to be a priority.
"I think we need to proceed cautiously and make sure that we make solid and sound investments moving forward."
Health Canada points to the work being done under the Pan-Canadian Public Health Network, which helps share information when someone moves to a different…
Uncertainty for clients due to carbon pricing
29 mai 2019
Jennifer King, a partner at Gowling WLG in Toronto and a member of the firm’s environmental law group, represented the Canadian Public Health Association in both the Saskatchewan and Ontario courts of appeal during their respective reference cases on the federal carbon price.
Ontario premier’s unprecedented partisan attack on public health worries health experts
27 mai 2019
“I have no recollection of an attack by a politician of this magnitude on public health officials,” said Ian Culbert, the executive director of the Canadian Public Health Association.
Ford’s comments were made about the council members and public representatives who set public health policy in Toronto but could colour opinion of public health in general, Culbert argued. “For those who take the premier’s messages to heart, they could become dismissive of messages that come out of Toronto Public Health that are really intended to protect and promote their health and wellbeing, the…
Is using cannabis oil for medicinal purposes addictive?
24 mai 2019
An evidence brief compiled by the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) states “cannabis is addictive, though not everyone who uses it will develop an addiction.”
Canada's Conservative leader to drop pledge to balance budget in two years
23 mai 2019
The Canadian Public Health Association and 10 former Ontario health ministers have complained that Ford's cuts undermine some public healthcare services, and pollster Frank Graves at Ekos Research said recent surveys have shown Ford's support is falling in Ontario.
Developing strong, resilient kids
15 mai 2019
Too often our children are not permitted to engage in unstructured play. The Canadian Public Health Association lists these benefits from unstructured play: promotes creativity, strengthens problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, promotes positive self-concept and self-esteem, promotes healthy weight, improves gross motor skills, positively impacts learning and attention at school and promotes resilience and independence. It is time to stop bubble wrapping our children, get them away from the TV or other electronic devices and let them head outside and experience age-appropriate…
Mental Health BBQ And Play
10 mai 2019
According to the Canadian Public Health Association, evidence shows that play enables factors that support good mental health and is important to children’s overall well-being.
Saskatchewan carbon tax challenge: Court of Appeal rules in favour of federal government
3 mai 2019
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) also applauded the ruling supporting the constitutionality of the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, saying this decision affirms the right and the responsibility of the federal government to set national standards for carbon pricing in Canada.
“We are pleased with the Court’s ruling affirming the role of the federal government in protecting the health of Canadians,” says Richard Musto, chair of CPHA’s Board of Directors, in a released statement. “All levels of government need to act in a coordinated fashion to prevent…